Your RV is your home away from home, and like you do at your residential home, you’ll want to keep some safety equipment on board for emergencies. Fires, brown-outs, bad tires, and inconsistent water pressure are all concerns you can prepare yourself for with the right equipment. Also, in the event you become stranded, you should have supplies on hand so you can call for help and survive in adverse conditions, particularly when dry camping at a secluded spot.
At Pete’s RV Center, we know the importance of safety equipment and emergency preparedness on any recreational vehicle trip, so we’ve prepared the following list of items you should consider adding to your trailer before your next journey.
Emergency Radio
While your cell phone is a great communication device when you’ve got a signal and sufficient power to charge it, you might be dry camping in a secluded spot that doesn’t give you enough of a signal to call for help if something goes wrong.
A hand-crank radio is a great tool to have on hand so you can listen for emergency information about inclement weather. Most of these devices also have USB ports for charging devices so you can get a call in, as well as flashlights if the power goes out. Having a few other flashlights on hand is always a good idea, too.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Proper tire inflation is important. It results in better fuel economy, longer tire lifespan, a smoother drive, and reduced chance of a dangerous blowout. But checking each tire by hand gets tedious and time-consuming. That’s where a tire pressure monitoring system enters the picture.
This cutting-edge system continually checks the tires’ pressure as you drive. Some models can even give you updates every minute. This information gets relayed to the driver and co-pilot, alerting you to air pressure changes so you can quickly address them. It’ll also store the data it gathers, giving you insight into long-term trends so that you can catch issues earlier.
Water Pressure Regulator
Your RV can only handle a certain amount of water pressure. Unfortunately, some campsites may rely on systems that use higher water pressure. Connect your RV’s system to these pipes and you could face expensive damage.
That’s where a water pressure regulator comes in handy. It’ll adjust the incoming water pressure, making sure it’s compatible for your RV. This will also make the water release in your shower and faucets more comfortable.
Are you in the market for an RV? Pete’s RV Center carries a variety of options. See our available campers online or at our dealership in Schereville, Indiana.
